Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Friday that Pakistan and Afghanistan are now in “open war”. Islamabad has also carried out airstrikes on Kabul and other cities along the border. Meanwhile, Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah ⁠Mujahid also said earlier that Kabul was launching “large-scale offensive operations” against the Pakistani military along the Durand Line, which separates the two countries. Tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated to the next level after both countries clashed in October 2025, killing dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants. Hostilities have been taking place between Pakistan and Afghanistan ever since the Taliban authorities returned to power in 2021.&nbsp;When Afghanistan's new government assumed power, it declined to formally recognise the border with Pakistan, arguing that the line was imposed during the colonial era, which unfairly divided ethnic Pashtun areas between the two countries. The boundary, known as the Durand Line, stretches 2,611km (1,622 miles) between Afghanistan and Pakistan.<h3>What is the Durand Line?</h3>Central to the dispute is the 2,611-km frontier drawn in the 19th century during British colonial rule. The line is named after Mortimer Durand, the British official who negotiated the agreement with Afghan ruler Abdur Rahman Khan. It cuts through ethnic Pashtun territories, a division that has long fueled political and nationalist tensions.&nbsp;In 1893, British India and Afghanistan signed an accord defining their respective spheres of influence, resulting in the demarcation of the line. This agreement divided the Pashtun tribal areas, leaving communities on both sides of the border. After Pakistan was established in 1947, it inherited the Durand Line as its western boundary. While Pakistan regards it as the legitimate international border, successive Afghan governments have declined to formally accept it.&nbsp;Afghanistan has continuously challenged the legitimacy of the Durand Line, arguing that the original agreement was made under British coercion and should not automatically bind Pakistan as a successor state. &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-strike-iran-centcom-chief-briefs-us-president-on-military-options-as-uss-gerald-r-ford-arrives-near-israel-1772189561616">Trump to strike Iran? CENTCOM chief briefs US president on military options as USS Gerald R. Ford arrives near Israel</a>

Ever since Afghanistan's new government assumed power, it declined to formally recognise the border with Pakistan, arguing that the line was imposed during the colonial era, which unfairly divided ethnic Pashtun areas between the two countries.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Friday that Pakistan and Afghanistan are now in “open war”. Islamabad has also carried out airstrikes on Kabul and other cities along the border. Meanwhile, Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah ⁠Mujahid also said earlier that Kabul was launching “large-scale offensive operations” against the Pakistani military along the Durand Line, which separates the two countries. Tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated to the next level after both countries clashed in October 2025, killing dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants. Hostilities have been taking place between Pakistan and Afghanistan ever since the Taliban authorities returned to power in 2021. When Afghanistan's new government assumed power, it declined to formally recognise the border with Pakistan, arguing that the line was imposed during the colonial era, which unfairly divided ethnic Pashtun areas between the two countries. The boundary, known as the Durand Line, stretches 2,611km (1,622 miles) between Afghanistan and Pakistan. What is the Durand Line? Central to the dispute is the 2,611-km frontier drawn in the 19th century during British colonial rule. The line is named after Mortimer Durand, the British official who negotiated the agreement with Afghan ruler Abdur Rahman Khan. It cuts through ethnic Pashtun territories, a division that has long fueled political and nationalist tensions. In 1893, British India and Afghanistan signed an accord defining their respective spheres of influence, resulting in the demarcation of the line. This agreement divided the Pashtun tribal areas, leaving communities on both sides of the border. After Pakistan was established in 1947, it inherited the Durand Line as its western boundary. While Pakistan regards it as the legitimate international border, successive Afghan governments have declined to formally accept it. Afghanistan has continuously challenged the legitimacy of the Durand Line, arguing that the original agreement was made under British coercion and should not automatically bind Pakistan as a successor state. Also read: Trump to strike Iran? CENTCOM chief briefs US president on military options as USS Gerald R. Ford arrives near Israel

Ever since Afghanistan's new government assumed power, it declined to formally recognise the border with Pakistan, arguing that the line was imposed during the colonial era, which unfairly divided ethnic Pashtun areas between the two countries.

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At a time when the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are simmering over border issues and terrorism, a Taliban official has given an open warning to the neighbour,&nbsp;saying that they have suicide bombers at their disposal to carry out attacks if Pakistan continues to act in a way that jeopardises the sovereignty of Afghanistan.

Releasing a video on Twitter, Abdul Basir Sherzadi in the Pashto language said that Afghanistan has a history of 5,000 years and they know how to protect it. He further claimed that every Afghan hates Pakistan, according to the translation available online.

&nbsp;He further threatened to dispatch thousands of suicide bombers to Pakistan and said that the Taliban would make Islamabad their second capital

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He blasted Islamabad for bestowing the ‘Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader)’ title onto the country’s founding father Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

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He said that there was nothing Islamic about Islamabad and that Pakistan must rescind the title of Quaid-e-Azam given to Jinnah as only Prophet Mohammad can be accorded such laurel, according to reports.

The video comes weeks after a skirmish erupted in the Durand Line— the boundary line between Pakistan and Afghanistan— between Taliban and Pakistani security forces when Pakistani soldiers tried to erect a military structure along the border.

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The Pakistani military said three of its soldiers were killed and claimed casualties from the Afghan side as well.

The border, drawn during British colonial rule, has been the source of dispute between the two sides. While Afghan authorities do not recognise the demarcation, Pakistan treats it as an international frontier and has fenced it.

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At a time when the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are simmering over border issues and terrorism, a Taliban official has given an open warning to the neighbour, saying that they have suicide bombers at their disposal to carry out attacks if Pakistan continues to act in a way that jeopardises the sovereignty of Afghanistan.

At a time when the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are simmering over border issues and terrorism, a Taliban official has given an open warning to the neighbour, saying that they have suicide bombers at their disposal to carry out attacks if Pakistan continues to act in a way that jeopardises the sovereignty of Afghanistan. Releasing a video on Twitter, Abdul Basir Sherzadi in the Pashto language said that Afghanistan has a history of 5,000 years and they know how to protect it. He further claimed that every Afghan hates Pakistan, according to the translation available online. He further threatened to dispatch thousands of suicide bombers to Pakistan and said that the Taliban would make Islamabad their second capital که چيري .... باجوه ... دا فکر کوي چي مونږ به د خپل حريم څخه د افغانستان خاوره وولو يا تهديد کړو نو ښه دي واوريي ...... هتمن يي نشر کړي . pic.twitter.com/Z1qoV6qhZn — جنرال عبدالبصير شيرزاد (@GeneralBasir) October 6, 2022 × He blasted Islamabad for bestowing the ‘Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader)’ title onto the country’s founding father Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Also read | US officials hold first in-person meet with Taliban since Zawahiri’s killing He said that there was nothing Islamic about Islamabad and that Pakistan must rescind the title of Quaid-e-Azam given to Jinnah as only Prophet Mohammad can be accorded such laurel, according to reports. The video comes weeks after a skirmish erupted in the Durand Line— the boundary line between Pakistan and Afghanistan— between Taliban and Pakistani security forces when Pakistani soldiers tried to erect a military structure along the border. Also read | Pakistan army chief hints at peace with India without mentioning Kashmir The Pakistani military said three of its soldiers were killed and claimed casualties from the Afghan side as well. The border, drawn during British colonial rule, has been the source of dispute between the two sides. While Afghan authorities do not recognise the demarcation, Pakistan treats it as an international frontier and has fenced it. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

‘Afghans hate Pakistanis…will make Islamabad second capital’: Taliban official warns in video

Taliban members and Pakistan officials will hold a meeting on Monday at Torkham over trade flows and people's movement across the Durand Line, according to local media.

Heading a high-level delegation, Commerce Adviser Razak Dawood will hold talks with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's commerce minister, Pajhwok Afghan News reported on Sunday.

Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq and National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf will also accompany Dawood.

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This information was shared at a meeting of the Afghanistan Inter-Ministerial Coordination Cell (AICC), Pajhwok Afghan News said citing an official statement.

Recently, Durand Line in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar has witnessed a fight between Talibani and Pakistani forces, leaving 20 injured and 3 killed during the scuffle.So far, 20 civilians have been injured and three killed in the incident.

Taking to Twitter Asvaka News said, "Fighting has been raging in the Spin Boldak district of #Kandahar between #Taliban &amp; #Paki forces on the #Durand Line since this afternoon. 20 civilians injured &amp; three killed so far. Civilians have fled their homes near the Durand Line."

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According to the sources in Kandahar, Pakistani border guards beat an Afghan child at the Spin Boldak Gate and Afghan security forces opened fire on Pakistani border guards in the area. The incident took place afternoon on Thursday, after which the gate was closed to traffic.

It added that after the incident, the army forces from the Al-Badr corps arrived at the scene and are preparing to respond to the Pakistani border guards.

Differences between the Taliban and Pakistan continue to persist over the issue of the Durand Line.

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However, bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Taliban are turning hostile over the issue of Durand Line and cross-border "terror activities" of groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) against Islamabad. Pakistan intends to bring the tribal areas near the Durand Line under its control and complete its Durand barbed wire fencing.

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Following deadly attacks on Pakistani troops, the Pakistani military has launched an operation along the Durand Line near Afghanistan.

According to the Military analysts, Pakistan has not changed its bilateral policy and the country wants to get rid of international criticism, which has been accused of training and financing terrorism for years.&nbsp;

Taliban members and Pakistan officials will hold a meeting on Monday at Torkham over trade flows and people's movement across the Durand Line, according to local media.

Taliban members and Pakistan officials will hold a meeting on Monday at Torkham over trade flows and people's movement across the Durand Line, according to local media. Heading a high-level delegation, Commerce Adviser Razak Dawood will hold talks with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's commerce minister, Pajhwok Afghan News reported on Sunday. Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq and National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf will also accompany Dawood. Also read | Afghanistan's main universities reopen after six months, few women return This information was shared at a meeting of the Afghanistan Inter-Ministerial Coordination Cell (AICC), Pajhwok Afghan News said citing an official statement. Recently, Durand Line in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar has witnessed a fight between Talibani and Pakistani forces, leaving 20 injured and 3 killed during the scuffle.So far, 20 civilians have been injured and three killed in the incident. Taking to Twitter Asvaka News said, "Fighting has been raging in the Spin Boldak district of #Kandahar between #Taliban & #Paki forces on the #Durand Line since this afternoon. 20 civilians injured & three killed so far. Civilians have fled their homes near the Durand Line." Also read | Putin and an 'excited' Imran Khan discuss cooperation and exchange views on regional issues According to the sources in Kandahar, Pakistani border guards beat an Afghan child at the Spin Boldak Gate and Afghan security forces opened fire on Pakistani border guards in the area. The incident took place afternoon on Thursday, after which the gate was closed to traffic. It added that after the incident, the army forces from the Al-Badr corps arrived at the scene and are preparing to respond to the Pakistani border guards. Differences between the Taliban and Pakistan continue to persist over the issue of the Durand Line. Also read | Eight polio vaccinators killed in series of Afghan attacks: UN However, bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Taliban are turning hostile over the issue of Durand Line and cross-border "terror activities" of groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) against Islamabad. Pakistan intends to bring the tribal areas near the Durand Line under its control and complete its Durand barbed wire fencing. Watch | Gravitas: Pak govt eyes citizen's gold to escape financial woes Following deadly attacks on Pakistani troops, the Pakistani military has launched an operation along the Durand Line near Afghanistan. According to the Military analysts, Pakistan has not changed its bilateral policy and the country wants to get rid of international criticism, which has been accused of training and financing terrorism for years.

Afghanistan, Pakistan to hold discussion over Durand line

The ongoing conflict on the Durand line between Afghanistan and Pakistan border escalates. Taliban said that Pakistan is not allowed to fence the border.

Durand line conflict continues: Taliban says Pakistan not allowed to fence the border

After sparring over Durand line Pakistan and Afghanistan have another issue of contention. Drugs in a latest crackdown Pakistan's customs intercepted two hundred and twenty five kilograms of heroin which were hidden in vehicles from Afghanistan at the tor--kham border.

Pakistan's customs intercepts two hundred and twenty five kilograms of heroin

Amid escalating tensions on the Durand Line over border fencing, Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf will be visiting Kabul later this month in a bid to ease the simmering tensions between the two nations over the contentious issue.

A high-level meeting of the Afghanistan Inter-Ministerial Coordination Cell was convened on Thursday in Islamabad where it was decided to send Yusuf to Kabul, according to Dawn newspaper.

“A senior delegation of Pakistani officials, headed by the NSA, is scheduled to visit Afghanistan soon for further engagement with the Afghan government on all assistance-related prospects,” the report said, quoting the statement from the meeting.

Even though the date for the NSA’s visit is yet to be finalised, Dawn, quoting sources, reported that&nbsp;the visit could probably take place on January 17-18.

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The development comes after Mawllawi Sanaullah Sangin, Commander of Taliban had warned that it would not allow fencing by Pakistan in any form along the Durand Line.

“We (Taliban) will not allow the fencing anytime, in any form. Whatever they (Pakistan) did before, they did, but we will not allow it anymore. There will be no fencing anymore,” Sangin had told Tolo News on Wednesday.

Sangin’s reaction came following Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s comments earlier this week, when he said this issue would be resolved peacefully, through diplomatic channels.

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“Certain miscreants are raising the issue unnecessarily, but we are looking into it. We are in contact with the Afghan government. Hopefully, we would be able to resolve the issue diplomatically,” Qureshi had said during a press conference in Islamabad on Monday.

The Durand Line is the 2,670-km international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In December, Pakistan and the Taliban forces clashed twice over the border fencing issue.

Pakistan has reportedly completed almost 90 per cent fencing work along the border despite resistance from Kabul, who contested the century-old British-era boundary demarcation that splits families on either side.

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid escalating tensions on the Durand Line over border fencing, Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf will be visiting Kabul later this month in a bid to ease the simmering tensions between the two nations over the contentious issue.

Amid escalating tensions on the Durand Line over border fencing, Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf will be visiting Kabul later this month in a bid to ease the simmering tensions between the two nations over the contentious issue. A high-level meeting of the Afghanistan Inter-Ministerial Coordination Cell was convened on Thursday in Islamabad where it was decided to send Yusuf to Kabul, according to Dawn newspaper. “A senior delegation of Pakistani officials, headed by the NSA, is scheduled to visit Afghanistan soon for further engagement with the Afghan government on all assistance-related prospects,” the report said, quoting the statement from the meeting. Even though the date for the NSA’s visit is yet to be finalised, Dawn, quoting sources, reported that the visit could probably take place on January 17-18. Also read | Taliban tear down barbed wire fence put up by Pak forces as Durand Line border tension brews The development comes after Mawllawi Sanaullah Sangin, Commander of Taliban had warned that it would not allow fencing by Pakistan in any form along the Durand Line. “We (Taliban) will not allow the fencing anytime, in any form. Whatever they (Pakistan) did before, they did, but we will not allow it anymore. There will be no fencing anymore,” Sangin had told Tolo News on Wednesday. Sangin’s reaction came following Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s comments earlier this week, when he said this issue would be resolved peacefully, through diplomatic channels. Also read | Pakistan and Taliban forces clash at Durand Line again over border fencing issue “Certain miscreants are raising the issue unnecessarily, but we are looking into it. We are in contact with the Afghan government. Hopefully, we would be able to resolve the issue diplomatically,” Qureshi had said during a press conference in Islamabad on Monday. The Durand Line is the 2,670-km international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In December, Pakistan and the Taliban forces clashed twice over the border fencing issue. Pakistan has reportedly completed almost 90 per cent fencing work along the border despite resistance from Kabul, who contested the century-old British-era boundary demarcation that splits families on either side. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan’s NSA to visit Kabul amid simmering tensions on Durand Line over border fencing

The fencing along the Durand line has become a cause of clashes between the Pakistan and the Taliban forces. In recent weeks, there have been a number of clashes along the Durand line when the two sides exchanged fire across the border and now there are reports of the Taliban preventing the Pakistani forces from extending a barbed wire fence along the Durand line.

Pakistan, Taliban tussle over Durand line fencing

The Pakistani army clashed with the Taliban at the Durand Line for the third time in the previous 10 days over fencing.

According to reports, Pakistani personnel were attempting to erect barbed wire barriers.&nbsp;

In the Dak area of Nimroz province's Charborjak district, Afghan troops stopped Pakistani soldiers from erecting a barbed wire barrier.

According to Shamshad News, Pakistan has covered roughly 10 kilometres of Afghan territory in the Charborjak district's Dak area, which was previously barred by Taliban forces.&nbsp;

Last week, the Pakistani military attempted to extend walls 10 kilometres into Afghan territory.

Talibs replied by ripping the barbed wires down.

Both parties had previously battled on December 22 in the eastern Nangarhar province over a similar issue.

According to Afghanistan's Khama Press, the barbed wire was dismantled and brought to Afghanistan by Talibs.&nbsp;

The Durand Line, the 2,600-km international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, often witnesses periodic skirmishes between the two forces.

Previous Afghan governments and the new Taliban regime have often objected to Pakistan fencing its border, saying that they have never approved of its legitimacy.

In September, this was asserted by the Chief Spokesperson of the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid &nbsp;after the formation of the Taliban’s caretaker government.&nbsp;

The border is named after British civil servant Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, who signed an agreement with Amir Abdur Rahman, then the Afghan ruler, on November 12, 1893, to establish an international border between British India and Afghanistan.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Pakistani army clashed with the Taliban at the Durand Line for the third time in the previous 10 days over fencing. According to reports, Pakistani personnel were attempting to erect barbed wire barriers.

The Pakistani army clashed with the Taliban at the Durand Line for the third time in the previous 10 days over fencing. According to reports, Pakistani personnel were attempting to erect barbed wire barriers. In the Dak area of Nimroz province's Charborjak district, Afghan troops stopped Pakistani soldiers from erecting a barbed wire barrier. According to Shamshad News, Pakistan has covered roughly 10 kilometres of Afghan territory in the Charborjak district's Dak area, which was previously barred by Taliban forces. Last week, the Pakistani military attempted to extend walls 10 kilometres into Afghan territory. Talibs replied by ripping the barbed wires down. Both parties had previously battled on December 22 in the eastern Nangarhar province over a similar issue. According to Afghanistan's Khama Press, the barbed wire was dismantled and brought to Afghanistan by Talibs. The Durand Line, the 2,600-km international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, often witnesses periodic skirmishes between the two forces. Previous Afghan governments and the new Taliban regime have often objected to Pakistan fencing its border, saying that they have never approved of its legitimacy. In September, this was asserted by the Chief Spokesperson of the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid after the formation of the Taliban’s caretaker government. The border is named after British civil servant Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, who signed an agreement with Amir Abdur Rahman, then the Afghan ruler, on November 12, 1893, to establish an international border between British India and Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Pakistani forces and Taliban clash again over border fencing issue

Tensions are escalating between the Taliban and the Pakistan security forces over border fencing at the Durand line. In recent weeks, there have been a number of clashes along the Durand line when the two sides exchanged fire.

Taliban forces uproot the fencing as tensions between Taliban & Pakistan escalate over Durand line

Tensions escalate between Taliban and Pakistan over Durand line fencing

For the second time in a week, the Taliban and Pakistani forces clashed at the Durand Line border after the latter allegedly tried to extend the barbed wire fences into the Afghanistan territory.

According to local media reports, the clash took place on Thursday in Afghanistan’s southeastern Nimroz province at Charborjak district.

It is being reported that the Pakistani forces tried to extend the border fences 10 kilometres into the Afghanistan territory, prompting the Taliban&nbsp;personnel to tear down the barbed wires.

On December 22, both the forces had clashed in the eastern Nangarhar province over the fencing issue.

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According to the Afghanistan-based Khama Press (KP) news agency, the Taliban forces uprooted barbed wires erected by the Pakistan security forces and brought it to Afghanistan.

A video of the incident had gone viral, showing Afghanistan forces threatening their Pakistani counterparts with harsh repercussions if another attempt was made to erect barbed wires along the border.

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Durand Line—the 2,600-km international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, often witnesses periodic skirmish between the two forces.

Previous Afghan governments and the new Taliban regime have often objected to Pakistan fencing its border, saying that they have never approved its legitimacy.

In September, this was asserted by the Chief Spokesperson of the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid &nbsp;after the formation of the Taliban’s caretaker government.&nbsp;

The border is named after British civil servant Sir Henry Mortimer Durand who signed an agreement with Amir Abdur Rahman, then the Afghan ruler, on November 12, 1893, to establish an international border between British India and Afghanistan.

(With inputs from agencies)

For the second time in a week, the Taliban and Pakistani forces clashed at the Durand Line border after the latter allegedly tried to extend the barbed wire fences into the Afghanistan territory.

For the second time in a week, the Taliban and Pakistani forces clashed at the Durand Line border after the latter allegedly tried to extend the barbed wire fences into the Afghanistan territory. According to local media reports, the clash took place on Thursday in Afghanistan’s southeastern Nimroz province at Charborjak district. It is being reported that the Pakistani forces tried to extend the border fences 10 kilometres into the Afghanistan territory, prompting the Taliban personnel to tear down the barbed wires. On December 22, both the forces had clashed in the eastern Nangarhar province over the fencing issue. Also read | Taliban tear down barbed wire fence put up by Pak forces as Durand Line border tension brews According to the Afghanistan-based Khama Press (KP) news agency, the Taliban forces uprooted barbed wires erected by the Pakistan security forces and brought it to Afghanistan. A video of the incident had gone viral, showing Afghanistan forces threatening their Pakistani counterparts with harsh repercussions if another attempt was made to erect barbed wires along the border. Watch Durand Line—the 2,600-km international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, often witnesses periodic skirmish between the two forces. Previous Afghan governments and the new Taliban regime have often objected to Pakistan fencing its border, saying that they have never approved its legitimacy. In September, this was asserted by the Chief Spokesperson of the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid after the formation of the Taliban’s caretaker government. The border is named after British civil servant Sir Henry Mortimer Durand who signed an agreement with Amir Abdur Rahman, then the Afghan ruler, on November 12, 1893, to establish an international border between British India and Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan and Taliban forces clash at Durand Line again over border fencing issue

Tensions are escalating between the Taliban and Pakistan security forces over the border fencing at the Durand line. In recent weeks there have been a number of clashes along the journey line when the two sides exchanged fire across the border.

Pakistan and Taliban forces clash continue at the Durand line

The two allies Afghan Taliban and the Pakistan government are at loggerheads over the border region known as the Durand line. In the latest, there has been a fresh exchange of fire between the parties, and that comes after the Taliban has uprooted barbed wires erected by Islamabad in east Nangarhar province along the Durand line.

The two allies Pakistan & Taliban spar over the border region known as the Durand line

In a sign of fresh border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Taliban forces uprooted barbed wires erected by the Pakistan security forces in the eastern Nangarhar province along the Durand Line, according to local media reports.

According to the Afghanistan-based Khama Press (KP) news agency, the barbed wires were&nbsp;destroyed and brought to Afghanistan.

A video of the incident had gone viral, showing Afghanistan forces threatening their Pakistani counterparts with harsh repercussions if another attempt was made to erect barbed wires along the border.

“Next time if you look bad at Afghanistan, I will come and make this area (only hundreds of meters from Pakistan’s soil) and will make it my frontline to wage war with you. I swear by Allah that waging war with you makes me happier than waging war with Jewish,” KP quoted Doctor Bashir as saying in the video.

Khama Press also said, while citing reports, that Pakistani forces launched artilleries on Kunar province on Monday night after the incident in the Gushta district of Nangarhar province.

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The reports of fresh skirmish along the border come days after Pakistan hosted the 17th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad to discuss the Afghanistan situation.

Durand Line is an international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The border earned its moniker after British civil servant Sir Henry Mortimer Durand who signed an agreement with Amir Abdur Rahman, then the Afghan ruler, on November 12, 1893, to establish an international border between British India and Afghanistan.

Durand Line often witnesses periodic skirmish between the two forces. Previous Afghan governments, including the Taliban, have repeatedly opposed the British demarcation of the border.

Recent Pakistani attempts to establish fences and border posts along the disputed border have been met with stiff resistance from Afghanistan.

&nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)

In a sign of fresh border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Taliban forces uprooted barbed wires erected by the Pakistan security forces in the eastern Nangarhar province along the Durand Line, according to local media reports.

In a sign of fresh border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Taliban forces uprooted barbed wires erected by the Pakistan security forces in the eastern Nangarhar province along the Durand Line, according to local media reports. According to the Afghanistan-based Khama Press (KP) news agency, the barbed wires were destroyed and brought to Afghanistan. A video of the incident had gone viral, showing Afghanistan forces threatening their Pakistani counterparts with harsh repercussions if another attempt was made to erect barbed wires along the border. “Next time if you look bad at Afghanistan, I will come and make this area (only hundreds of meters from Pakistan’s soil) and will make it my frontline to wage war with you. I swear by Allah that waging war with you makes me happier than waging war with Jewish,” KP quoted Doctor Bashir as saying in the video. Khama Press also said, while citing reports, that Pakistani forces launched artilleries on Kunar province on Monday night after the incident in the Gushta district of Nangarhar province. Watch The reports of fresh skirmish along the border come days after Pakistan hosted the 17th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad to discuss the Afghanistan situation. Durand Line is an international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The border earned its moniker after British civil servant Sir Henry Mortimer Durand who signed an agreement with Amir Abdur Rahman, then the Afghan ruler, on November 12, 1893, to establish an international border between British India and Afghanistan. Durand Line often witnesses periodic skirmish between the two forces. Previous Afghan governments, including the Taliban, have repeatedly opposed the British demarcation of the border. Recent Pakistani attempts to establish fences and border posts along the disputed border have been met with stiff resistance from Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban tear down barbed wire fence put up by Pak forces as Durand Line border tension brews

Pakistan has threatened to stop the transit of the Afghans across the Durand Line if the Taliban government failed to accept the fence being constructed along the border.

Pakistan is said to be arm-twisting the Taliban government in Kabul to accept the Durand Line, reported The Singapore Post.

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The Taliban government is reportedly miffed at this Pakistani blackmail and has made it clear in no uncertain terms that such conditions on the Durand Line were unacceptable.

The Durand Line divides the traditional Pashtun homelands in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The border was mainly porous until recently fenced and heavily guarded due to the tribal, linguistic, social, and economic ties.

Afghanistan for long has always refused to recognize the Durand Line as an international border. Durand is currently a disputed boundary for several reasons. Pashtuns on both sides believe that they have been indiscriminately divided and separated from their family and land on either side.

Pakistan has viewed the Durand Line as critical to its survival as a Punjabi- dominated Sunni country. Even whispers of Great Paktunistan, a Pashtun nation encompassing Pashtun-dominated areas across the current border, raises grave suspicions in Pakistan, especially in the army. The area is home to some 35 million Afghans, 15 million of them in Afghanistan, reported The Singapore Post.

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As it began to lose clout over militant groups, once spawned and controlled by them, the Pakistan Army decided to fence the long and arduous border with Afghanistan, a move which triggered several run-offs between the armed forces of both countries. With the Taliban taking over Kabul, Pakistan visualised a cakewalk.

But, the Taliban government refused to make any commitment on the issue despite Pakistan making it clear at the outset that it could become a stumbling block in their relationship.

Once the Taliban spokesman made its opposition to the border fencing, Pakistan hit back with a crippling blockade at the Chaman border post early October.

It is the second-largest border checkpoint with thousands of trucks and men travelling across the highway every day. The crossing is a major source of revenue for the cash-strapped Taliban government.

With border disruptions at Torkham and withdrawal of PIA flights from Kabul, Pakistan's message to the Taliban is loud and clear--fall in line or face consequences, reported The Singapore Post.

These brazenly threatening posturing from Pakistan has riled the Taliban government where there is no consensus on any remission on the issue of Durand Line or the border fencing. It is well known how fiercely the Taliban founder, Mullah Omar, had opposed any reconciliatory position on Durand Line, reported The Singapore Post.

The Durand Line could thus become a point of conflict between the two allies.

Pakistan has threatened to stop the transit of the Afghans across the Durand Line if the Taliban government failed to accept the fence being constructed along the border.

Pakistan has threatened to stop the transit of the Afghans across the Durand Line if the Taliban government failed to accept the fence being constructed along the border. Pakistan is said to be arm-twisting the Taliban government in Kabul to accept the Durand Line, reported The Singapore Post. Also Read | Taliban supreme leader Akhundzada issues a warning against infiltrators in the ranks The Taliban government is reportedly miffed at this Pakistani blackmail and has made it clear in no uncertain terms that such conditions on the Durand Line were unacceptable. The Durand Line divides the traditional Pashtun homelands in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The border was mainly porous until recently fenced and heavily guarded due to the tribal, linguistic, social, and economic ties. Afghanistan for long has always refused to recognize the Durand Line as an international border. Durand is currently a disputed boundary for several reasons. Pashtuns on both sides believe that they have been indiscriminately divided and separated from their family and land on either side. Pakistan has viewed the Durand Line as critical to its survival as a Punjabi- dominated Sunni country. Even whispers of Great Paktunistan, a Pashtun nation encompassing Pashtun-dominated areas across the current border, raises grave suspicions in Pakistan, especially in the army. The area is home to some 35 million Afghans, 15 million of them in Afghanistan, reported The Singapore Post. Also Read | Afghanistan: Attacks on Shia minority trigger mass exodus to Iran As it began to lose clout over militant groups, once spawned and controlled by them, the Pakistan Army decided to fence the long and arduous border with Afghanistan, a move which triggered several run-offs between the armed forces of both countries. With the Taliban taking over Kabul, Pakistan visualised a cakewalk. But, the Taliban government refused to make any commitment on the issue despite Pakistan making it clear at the outset that it could become a stumbling block in their relationship. Once the Taliban spokesman made its opposition to the border fencing, Pakistan hit back with a crippling blockade at the Chaman border post early October. It is the second-largest border checkpoint with thousands of trucks and men travelling across the highway every day. The crossing is a major source of revenue for the cash-strapped Taliban government. With border disruptions at Torkham and withdrawal of PIA flights from Kabul, Pakistan's message to the Taliban is loud and clear--fall in line or face consequences, reported The Singapore Post. These brazenly threatening posturing from Pakistan has riled the Taliban government where there is no consensus on any remission on the issue of Durand Line or the border fencing. It is well known how fiercely the Taliban founder, Mullah Omar, had opposed any reconciliatory position on Durand Line, reported The Singapore Post. The Durand Line could thus become a point of conflict between the two allies.

Pakistan blackmails Taliban over Durand Line dispute, threatens to stop transit of Afghans across border

In a strong statement India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for destabilising Afghanistan, saying, "terror flow across Durand Line should stop".

India slams Pakistan at the UNSC for destabilising Afghanistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan plan on using Google Maps to help resolve a border dispute that led to deadly clashes last week, a senior Pakistani security source said Monday.

At least eight civilians were killed on both sides in fighting that began when a Pakistani census team accompanied by soldiers visited disputed villages along the southern border on Friday.

Pakistan inherited its 2,400-kilometre (1,500-mile) border with its western neighbour when it gained independence from the British Empire in 1947, but Afghanistan has never formally recognised the frontier.

And while official Afghan maps reflect the so-called &#39;Durand Line&#39;, many nationalists believe the true border of their country ends at the River Indus that runs through Pakistan and gave India its name.

A senior Pakistani security source in Islamabad who requested anonymity said: &quot;Officials from the geological survey departments of the two countries will conduct a survey, and they will also make use of Google Maps.&quot;

A second official in Quetta confirmed the sides had agreed to a survey.

Internet firm Google complies with local laws in certain countries that compel it to show borders in line with national demands -- for instance, its Indian site shows the entirety of disputed Kashmir as being controlled by India.

In Pakistan, however, the site shows the internationally-recognised de facto border, the Line of Control, marked with a dotted line to denote it is disputed.&nbsp;

Attempts by Pakistan to harden the traditionally soft border with Afghanistan through trenching and fencing that began in 2016 have been met with hostility by Kabul.

Ethnic Pashtuns living in the region have traditionally paid it little heed, with villages straddling the frontier that have mosques and houses with one door in Pakistan and another in Afghanistan.

Pakistani forces on Sunday elevated their rhetoric when they said they had also killed &quot;more than 50 soldiers&quot; in last week`s border clashes -- a claim quickly rejected by Kabul, which said it lost two troops.

(AFP)

The dispute led to deadly clashes last week

Pakistan and Afghanistan plan on using Google Maps to help resolve a border dispute that led to deadly clashes last week, a senior Pakistani security source said Monday. At least eight civilians were killed on both sides in fighting that began when a Pakistani census team accompanied by soldiers visited disputed villages along the southern border on Friday. Pakistan inherited its 2,400-kilometre (1,500-mile) border with its western neighbour when it gained independence from the British Empire in 1947, but Afghanistan has never formally recognised the frontier. And while official Afghan maps reflect the so-called 'Durand Line', many nationalists believe the true border of their country ends at the River Indus that runs through Pakistan and gave India its name. A senior Pakistani security source in Islamabad who requested anonymity said: "Officials from the geological survey departments of the two countries will conduct a survey, and they will also make use of Google Maps." A second official in Quetta confirmed the sides had agreed to a survey. Internet firm Google complies with local laws in certain countries that compel it to show borders in line with national demands -- for instance, its Indian site shows the entirety of disputed Kashmir as being controlled by India. In Pakistan, however, the site shows the internationally-recognised de facto border, the Line of Control, marked with a dotted line to denote it is disputed. Attempts by Pakistan to harden the traditionally soft border with Afghanistan through trenching and fencing that began in 2016 have been met with hostility by Kabul. Ethnic Pashtuns living in the region have traditionally paid it little heed, with villages straddling the frontier that have mosques and houses with one door in Pakistan and another in Afghanistan. Pakistani forces on Sunday elevated their rhetoric when they said they had also killed "more than 50 soldiers" in last week`s border clashes -- a claim quickly rejected by Kabul, which said it lost two troops. (AFP)

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